Title :
Boron based advanced materials for radiation protection
Author :
Kowbel, W. ; Bruce, C. ; Withers, J.C. ; Ohlhorst, C. ; Thibeault, S.A.
Author_Institution :
MER Corp., Tucson, AZ
Abstract :
Future space systems developed under NASA Space Initiative need to address the issue of radiation protection in conjunction with multifunctional requirements. The state-of-the-art (SOTA) thermal protection systems are based upon low density carbon insulation and phenolic based ablatives. Such systems are not optimized for radiation resistance. An approach to thermal protection incorporating radiation protection was developed. This new system is based upon boron-foam with a specifically designed, functionally graded thermal protection system
Keywords :
aerospace biophysics; boron; heat radiation; insulation; radiation protection; space vehicles; advanced materials; carbon insulation; phenolic based ablatives; radiation protection; radiation resistance; space systems; state-of-the-art thermal protection; Boron; Mars; Moon; NASA; Neutrons; Protection; Protons; Space vehicles; Telephony; Thermal conductivity;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace Conference, 2006 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Big Sky, MT
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9545-X
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.2006.1655762
